Altavant Sciences Acquires Onspira Therapeutics

Innoviva Acquires Entasis Therapeutics

May 23, 2022

Biotechnology

Innoviva, Inc. agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Entasis Therapeutics it did not already own for $2.20 per share in cash, valuing Entasis' equity at approximately $113 million on a fully diluted basis. The transaction makes Entasis a wholly owned subsidiary of Innoviva and advances Innoviva's strategy to expand into differentiated late-stage biopharmaceutical assets, including Entasis' lead antibacterial candidate SUL-DUR.

Ipsen Acquires Albireo Pharma

January 9, 2023

Biotechnology

Ipsen has agreed to acquire Albireo Pharma in a cash tender offer of $42.00 per share plus a contingent value right (CVR) tied to FDA approval in biliary atresia, in a transaction intended to expand Ipsen's Rare Disease portfolio. The acquisition brings Albireo's approved pediatric liver drug Bylvay (odevixibat) and a pipeline of bile-acid modulators into Ipsen's global R&D and commercial capabilities.

Kindeva Drug Delivery (Altaris) Acquires Summit Biosciences

January 18, 2024

Medical Devices

Kindeva Drug Delivery, an operating company of healthcare investor Altaris, has acquired Summit Biosciences from its founding family shareholders. The acquisition adds Summit’s FDA- and EMA-approved 55,000 sq. ft. cGMP intranasal CDMO facility in Lexington, Kentucky, expanding Kindeva’s nasal drug‑delivery platform and global manufacturing footprint.

Boehringer Ingelheim Acquires Nerio Therapeutics

August 6, 2024

Biotechnology

Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to acquire Nerio Therapeutics, a San Diego-based preclinical biotech focused on PTPN2/N1 phosphatase inhibitors for immuno-oncology, for up to $1.3 billion. Nerio was invested/incubated by Viva BioInnovator and backed by a syndicate including Avalon Ventures; the deal is intended to accelerate development of Nerio’s preclinical program as a cornerstone of Boehringer’s immuno-oncology portfolio.

Adalvo Acquires Branded Pain Product Onsolis

August 2, 2022

Pharmaceuticals

Adalvo has acquired full global rights to the branded opioid analgesic Onsolis from a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical owner, becoming the sole and exclusive owner of the product and assuming supply and market authorisation responsibilities worldwide. The product, indicated for management of breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant patients, is sold in several EU countries and Taiwan and Adalvo intends to integrate it into its expanding branded-product portfolio.

Aileron Therapeutics Acquires Lung Therapeutics

October 31, 2023

Biotechnology

Aileron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALRN) completed a stock-for-stock acquisition of Lung Therapeutics, Inc., bringing the clinical-stage pulmonary and fibrosis-focused pipeline (including lead candidate LTI-03) into Aileron's portfolio. Immediately after the acquisition Aileron arranged a private placement led by Bios Partners (with participation from Nantahala Capital and others) to raise approximately $18 million to fund ongoing development, including a Phase 1b trial of LTI-03.